Background Knowing the prevalence of multimorbidity among adults across continents is a
crucial piece of information for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3.4, which calls for …

Multimorbidity (two or more coexisting conditions in an individual) is a growing global
challenge with substantial effects on individuals, carers and society. Multimorbidity occurs a …

Background Multimorbidity, the coexistence of multiple health conditions, is a growing public
health challenge. Research and intervention development are hampered by the lack of …

Background Multimorbidity is a rising global phenomenon, placing strains on countries'
population health and finances. This systematic review provides insight into the costs of …

Background. Population ageing challenges health care systems due to the high prevalence
and impact of multimorbidity in older adults. However, little is known about how chronic …

Background Although the definition of multimorbidity as “the simultaneous presence of two
or more chronic diseases” is well established, its operationalization is not yet agreed. This …

Multimorbidity—the co-occurrence of multiple diseases—is associated to poor prognosis,
but the scarce knowledge of its development over time hampers the effectiveness of clinical …

The increasing challenge of multiple chronic diseases (multimorbidity) requires more
evidence-based knowledge and effective practice. In order to better understand the existing …

Background The aim of this study was to describe barriers and facilitators for shared
decision making (SDM) as experienced by older patients with multiple chronic conditions …

Objective Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic condition in older individuals, but its
association with other chronic conditions is largely unknown. This study aimed to …